MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Prepares Capital Market Reform Roadmap

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025

The regulator distilled six capital market themes to guide its next steps, including streamlining IPO processes and the role of pension funds in shaping capital flows.

Market Infrastructure

KRX to Launch After-Hours Session for Derivatives on 9 June

By Editors | 04/06/2025

The new after-hours session will run for 12 hours, which is one hour longer than the current arrangement with Eurex.

Fintech / Regtech

Euroclear, Marketnode Launch Funds Platform in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

The platform integrates Euroclear’s FundsPlace with Marketnode’s Fundnode to create a fully integrated fund order and processing system.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Announces New Pricing Policy for Cash Equities Services

By Editors | 03/06/2025

ASX introduces new pricing policy for cash equities clearing, settlement, and issuer services, while also enhancing transparency.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Consults on Volatility Controls for Interest Rate, Commodity Futures

By Editors | 03/06/2025

ASX proposes to apply order thresholds to interest rate and commodity futures similar to equity index futures.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Outlines Focus Areas for 2025-26 in New Annual Report

By Manesh Samtani | 03/06/2025

The RBI’s latest annual report emphasises a focus on digital payments, fraud prevention, cyber resilience, and customer protection.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Prepares Market for Uncertificated Securities Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2025

HKEX has outlined the steps for the 2026 shift to uncertificated securities and published a discussion paper on the key listing rule changes.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Set to Enhance Settlement Arrangement for Multi-Counter Securities

By Editors | 02/06/2025

HKEX is enhancing settlement for multi-currency securities from 30 June 2025, streamlining processes and boosting trading scalability.

Market Infrastructure

SHFE Proposes Draft Rule Changes to Fully Open to Foreign Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2025

The SHFE has proposed to revise 34 second-tier business rules to “comprehensively” introduce overseas participants to the domestic futures market.